Events in Italy 2026-2027

Italy is rich in traditions and festivities – from historic processions in medieval towns to music festivals along the Amalfi Coast and culinary sagre in Tuscany. From Carnival in Venice to summer festivals in Sicily, Italy offers a wide range of events full of history and joie de vivre throughout 2026/2027.

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Birrocco 2027 in Marina di Ragusa, Italy – Craft Beer Festival in Baroque Sicily Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe
Free

Birrocco 2027 in Marina di Ragusa, Italy – Craft Beer Festival in Baroque Sicily

Birrocco is the best-known craft beer festival in southeastern Sicily and is expected to take place in August 2027 at the Porto Turistico di Marina di Ragusa. For four days, artisanal beers, Sicilian street food and live music meet the Baroque atmosphere of the region. Admission is free.

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🇮🇹 Marina di Ragusa
Oversound Music Festival 2027: Concert Series Across Puglia Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Oversound Music Festival 2027: Concert Series Across Puglia

The Oversound Music Festival 2027 brings pop and rock concerts spread across the summer to Bari, Lecce and Gallipoli in Puglia. Exact dates and the line up have not yet been announced.

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🇮🇹 Bari
Cave del Duca Lecce 2027: Summer Concerts in the Quarry Amphitheater Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Cave del Duca Lecce 2027: Summer Concerts in the Quarry Amphitheater

Cave del Duca near Lecce is a former stone quarry that serves as a natural amphitheater for summer concerts. A 2027 program with national and international artists is expected again, though exact dates had not been confirmed at the time of research.

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🇮🇹 Lecce
Polignano Città della Musica 2027: Music Festival on the Cliffs of Polignano a Mare Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe
Free

Polignano Città della Musica 2027: Music Festival on the Cliffs of Polignano a Mare

Polignano Città della Musica 2027 brings free concerts of Italian singer songwriter music and pop to the central squares of Polignano a Mare, high above the Adriatic cliffs.

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🇮🇹 Polignano a Mare
Matera Festival: Museo in Sinfonia 2027, Concerts in the Sassi Illustrative photo
Concerts in Europe

Matera Festival: Museo in Sinfonia 2027, Concerts in the Sassi

The Matera Festival, Museo in Sinfonia, brings classical and contemporary concerts to the Terrazza Lanfranchi in the heart of the Sassi of Matera in summer 2027. Exact dates and prices have not yet been announced.

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🇮🇹 Matera
Estate Internazionale del Folklore e del Parco del Pollino 2027 in Castrovillari, Italy – Mountain Folk Festival Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe
Free

Estate Internazionale del Folklore e del Parco del Pollino 2027 in Castrovillari, Italy – Mountain Folk Festival

The Estate Internazionale del Folklore e del Parco del Pollino 2027 takes place in summer (exact dates TBA) in Castrovillari within the Pollino National Park. International folk groups present dances, music and traditions from around the world. Admission to the public events is generally free.

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🇮🇹 Castrovillari
Teatro Antico di Taormina Summer 2027: Concerts and Opera in the Ancient Theatre Illustrative photo
Theatre in Europe

Teatro Antico di Taormina Summer 2027: Concerts and Opera in the Ancient Theatre

In summer 2027, the Teatro Antico di Taormina once again brings international concerts and opera to the ancient theatre above the sea, with a confirmed performance by Claudio Baglioni already announced.

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🇮🇹 Taormina
Sicily Beer Fest 2027 in Sicily, Italy – Craft Beer Festival Dates & Guide Illustrative photo
Food & Drink Festivals in Europe
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Sicily Beer Fest 2027 in Sicily, Italy – Craft Beer Festival Dates & Guide

Sicily Beer Fest is an itinerant craft beer festival in Sicily with free entry. After the 2026 editions in Terrasini and Avola, the next edition is planned for summer 2027 (dates TBA). Expect Sicilian beers, street food and live music.

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🇮🇹 Sicily
Mille e una Band 2026: Emerging Bands Stage Series in Milan Illustrative photo
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Free

Mille e una Band 2026: Emerging Bands Stage Series in Milan

Mille e una Band 2026 gives emerging bands an open stage at Barrio's Live in Milan between September and October, with free entry and a cash prize at the end of the season.

Sep 01, 2026
🇮🇹 Milan
Teatro alla Scala Season 2026 – Opera & Ballet in Milan Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Teatro alla Scala Season 2026 – Opera & Ballet in Milan

The Teatro alla Scala in Milan presents a spectacular autumn season from September 5 to November 21, 2026. Experience unforgettable opera and ballet performances in one of the most historic theaters in the world.

Sep 05, 2026
🇮🇹 Milan
Romaeuropa Festival 2026: Contemporary Arts in Rome Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe

Romaeuropa Festival 2026: Contemporary Arts in Rome

Romaeuropa Festival 2026 runs from September 8 to November 15 across more than 20 venues in Rome. Contemporary dance, theatre, music and digital art bring together over a thousand artists from around the world.

Sep 08, 2026
🇮🇹 Rome
Anima Mundi 2026 in Pisa, Italy – Sacred Music Festival at the Cathedral Illustrative photo
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Free

Anima Mundi 2026 in Pisa, Italy – Sacred Music Festival at the Cathedral

Anima Mundi 2026 takes place from 8 September to 2 October in Pisa. This prestigious sacred music festival presents seven concerts in the Cathedral and Camposanto on Piazza del Duomo. Admission is free with reservation.

Sep 08, 2026
🇮🇹 Pisa